(1728-1792)
Famous Scottish architect who was invited to plan the new city of Lisbon
after the disastrous earthquake of 1755. The greatest Scottish architect
ever. His father, William Adam was also a famous architect and thoroughly
trained his son. Robert Adam’s influence on architecture and interior
design was felt from Russia to the U.S. He designed many stately British
homes and public buildings, such as the Register House in Edinburgh and
the Adelphi Terrace in London. Adam was also the creator of the Adam, or
neoclassic, style of furniture, universally recognized as Britain’s
best. He began the movement with his three brothers, John, James and
William. The famous Englishmen, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton
where all influenced by the Adamses and copied their designs. Chippendale
and Hepplewhite were actually employed by the Adam brothers. Sheraton, as
far as is known, never made a piece of furniture. Thus, what is acclaimed
as an English legacy in furniture is actually Scottish. He is thought of
as Britain’s best neoclassic architect and is honored as one of those
select Britons who are buried in Westminster Abbey. Click
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